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Twin Cities Campus
Curriculum and Instruction M.Ed.Curriculum & Instruction
College of Education and Human Development
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 125 Peik Hall, 159 Pillsbury Drive S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-625-2545; fax: 612-624-8277)
Email:
cigs@umn.edu
Website: http://cehd.umn.edu/ci
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The master of education (M.Ed.)/professional studies degree programs are designed to meet the needs of practicing professionals in education and human development fields. Students admitted typically have interests in improving their current professional practice and applying their education to their present work responsibilities.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Special Application Requirements:
All applicants must submit the following items:
- Official transcripts of all previous post-secondary academic study. Transcripts from coursework completed at universities outside of the United States must be evaluated by a professional credential evaluation center. Applicants should request a "course-by-course" evaluation. This process can take four to six weeks, so students should plan in advance. A suggested provider of this service is Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), P.O. Box 514070, Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470 (414-289-3400; fax: 414-289-3411).
All applicants must upload or submit the following items with their online applications:
- Résumé
- Personal statement describing career goals and rationale for interest in the M.Ed. program (limit two pages)
- Application fee of $55, which is charged when the online application is submitted. Fee must be paid with a credit card.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
The preferred English language test is Test of English as Foreign Language.
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan C: Plan C requires
30
major credits and
up to
credits outside the
major.
There is no final exam.
This program may not be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A minimum GPA of 2.80
is required for students to remain in good standing.
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Students may complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Art Education
The M.Ed./professional studies program in art education is designed for experienced art teachers and others who want to acquire advanced knowledge and leadership skills in the field of art education.
The program is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate individual needs. With guidance from faculty advisers, students complete at least 30 semester credits of work in three areas: a core academic program in education, courses specific to the area of art education, and elective courses.
Art Education Requirements
CI 5078 - Application of Aesthetic Theory in Education
(2.0 cr)
CI 5075 - The Social, Historical and Cultural Foundations of Arts Education
(3.0 cr)
CI 5065 - Improving Arts Programs in the Schools
(3.0 cr)
CI 5069 - Curriculum Innovations in Arts Education
(3.0 cr)
CI 5008 - Theory and Practice of Arts Teaching
(1.0-2.0 cr)
CI 5049 - Digital Media & Technology Integration: Arts Education Theory & Practice
(3.0 cr)
CI 5050 - Issues in Art Education
(1.0-4.0 cr)
Electives (6 credits)
Electives are selected in consultation with an adviser. Strongly recommended are courses in literacy, learning technologies, music, dance, art, and/or teaching English language learners (ELL), and children with exceptional needs.
Elementary Education
ALERT: Admission to this program sub-plan has been suspended. Please contact Student Services with any questions at 612-625-3339 or cehdinfo@umn.edu.
The M.Ed./professional studies program in elementary education is designed for elementary teachers who want to improve their instructional, decision-making, evaluation, and leadership skills.
The program is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate individual needs. With guidance from faculty advisers, students complete at least 30 semester credits of work in the following areas: a core academic program in elementary education, and additional selected education courses.
Elementary Education (18 credits)
CI 5155 - Contemporary Approaches to Curriculum: Instruction and Assessment
(3.0 cr)
CI 5187 {Inactive}
(2.0-3.0 cr)
CI 5504 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
CI 5731 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
CI 5415 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
or
CI 5411 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
MTHE 5101 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
or
MTHE 5355 - Mathematics for Diverse Learners
(3.0 cr)
Electives (12 credits)
Electives are selected in consultation with an adviser. Strongly recommended are courses in literacy, classroom management, teaching children with diverse ethnic backgrounds, educational technologies, music, art, English as a Second Language (ESL), and teaching children with learning difficulties.
English Education
The M.Ed./professional studies program in English education addresses the needs and interests of middle school, high school, and community-college English teachers. This graduate-level, practitioner-based program of at least 30 semester credits is designed for experienced English teachers who want to acquire advanced knowledge and skills in the field of English education.
The English education program provides instruction on current developments in English/language arts curriculum theory and research, as well as methods for teaching literature, reading, composition, media, drama, and journalism.
The program is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate individual needs. With guidance from faculty advisers, students complete 30 semester credits of work in three areas: a core academic program in education, coursework specific to the area of English education, and elective coursework that allows students to choose additional courses within or outside the College of Education and Human Development. Requirements also include a school-based project examining a problem, issue, or topic identified by the student.
English Education Requirements (18 credits)
Take 18 or more credit(s) from the following:
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CI 5404 - Multicultural Literature for Children and Adolescents
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5410 {Inactive}
(1.0-3.0 cr)
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CI 5417 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5422 - Teaching Writing in Schools
(3.0 cr)
·
CI 5442 - Adolescent Literature, Youth Activism and Climate Change Literacy
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5451 - Teaching Reading in Middle and Secondary Grades
(3.0 cr)
·
CI 5462 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
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CI 5472 - Teaching Critical Media Analysis in
Schools
(3.0 cr)
·
CI 5475 - Teaching Digital Writing
(3.0 cr)
·
CI 5641 - Language, Culture, and Education
(3.0 cr)
·
CI 5647 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
Electives
Electives may be selected from graduate-level courses (5xxx and above) at the University of Minnesota, as approved by faculty advisers. Course lists are available from advisers. Students are advised to choose courses that reflect learning issues faced in the classroom, including special education, secondary language, or cultural diversity issues.
Environmental Education
The M.Ed./professional studies degree program in environmental education is designed to develop leaders in environmental education through integrated research, outreach, and teaching.
This program of at least 30 semester credits offers an interdisciplinary, integrated approach to environmental learning and leadership for school teachers, extension service educators, and environmental educators in formal and informal settings. Learning experiences allow students to integrate their work experience and academic study. Field work, evaluation methods, internships, and other practical applications of theory and method are integral parts of the program.
The M.Ed. degree is based on the following principles:
- Interdisciplinary study of the earth as a set of interacting natural and social systems
- Interdisciplinary approach to environmental education
- Substantial subject-matter expertise
- Understanding of the human social and cultural dimensions of environmental issues
- Understanding of leadership principles
The program is offered by the University's Center for Environmental Education and Leadership, a collaboration of the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS), and the University of Minnesota Extension Service.
M.Ed. Degree Requirements
All courses, except core courses, must be preapproved by the faculty adviser within the first term of enrollment. Students must complete at least 30 semester credits in the following areas.
Core Courses (9 credits)
CI 5537 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
CI 5747 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
ESPM 5202 - Environmental Conflict Management, Leadership, and Planning
(3.0 cr)
Elective Courses
12-14 credits.
Graduate-level coursework (5xxx and above) is selected from the following fields: natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, education, natural resources, and agriculture.
Internship
The internship experience allows students to apply learning to a real-life context, such as an environmental learning center, a government agency, public or private schools, business, industry, or a nongovernmental agency. International internships or learning experiences are encouraged.
CI 5190 - Directed Individual Study in Curriculum and Instruction
(1.0-6.0 cr)
Research Methods, Evaluation, or Statistics (3-6 credits)
At least one course, chosen in consultation with the faculty adviser, intended to provide skills or knowledge essential to the required research project.
Research Project and Paper (2-4 credits)
Students are expected to conduct a research evaluation project, and prepare a professional paper from their project.
CI 5186 - School-Related Projects
(1.0-4.0 cr)
Interdisciplinary Focus
The M.Ed./professional studies program with interdisciplinary focus is designed for experienced teachers of different subjects.
This graduate-level, practitioner-based program allows teachers to select education and subject matter courses for two or more areas. Coursework required for additional licensure can often be applied toward this M.Ed. degree.
The program is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate individual needs. Students complete at least 30 semester credits of work in three areas: a core academic program in education, subject are specific courses, and elective courses. Requirements also include a school-based project examining a problem, issue, or topic identified by the student.
Core Requirements (12 credits)
CI 5155 - Contemporary Approaches to Curriculum: Instruction and Assessment
(3.0 cr)
CI 5177 - Practical Research
(1.0-3.0 cr)
CI 5186 - School-Related Projects
(1.0-4.0 cr)
CI 5351 - Technology Tools for Educators
(3.0 cr)
or
Alternate course approved by adviser
Interdisciplinary Focus Requirements
Students must present an interdisciplinary theme to the faculty adviser for approval during their first semester of enrollment. This theme will guide course selection and the school-related project.
Students can select both general and specific CI-designated methods courses from two or more subject matter areas (art, elementary, English, instructional systems and technology, math, science, second languages and cultures, and social studies).
Take 12 or more credit(s) from the following:
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CI 5069 - Curriculum Innovations in Arts Education
(3.0 cr)
·
CI 5442 - Adolescent Literature, Youth Activism and Climate Change Literacy
(3.0 cr)
·
CI 5533 - Current Developments in Science Teaching
(3.0 cr)
·
CI 5641 - Language, Culture, and Education
(3.0 cr)
·
CI 5656 - Teaching Literacy in Second Language Classrooms
(3.0 cr)
·
CI 5747 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
·
CI 5761 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
Electives (6 credits)
Electives may be selected from graduate-level courses (5xxx and above) at the University of Minnesota, as approved by student and advisers. Courses from outside CEHD are recommended.
Learning Technologies
The M.Ed./professional studies program in learning technologies is designed for professionals interested in using technology in their organizations (especially K-12 and college educators, new media designers, and corporate trainers).
This program also serves students interested in using technology to develop instructional materials for a wide range of settings.
Because TEL certificate requirements are incorporated into the M.Ed. program, students may earn a certificate while earning the M.Ed. degree.
M.Ed. Degree
The program focuses on three distinct areas of study: K-12 technology integration, multimedia design and development, and online distance learning.
Core Requirements (9-11 credits)
Students in all three focus areas must complete the following core requirements totaling 9 credits.
CI 5331 - Introduction to Learning Technologies
(3.0 cr)
CI 5177 - Practical Research
(1.0-3.0 cr)
CI 5190 - Directed Individual Study in Curriculum and Instruction
(1.0-6.0 cr)
K-12 Technology Integration Focus
In addition, students in the K-12 technology integration focus area must complete the following coursework totaling 2 credits:
OLPD 5310 {Inactive}
(1.0 cr)
College Requirement (3 credits)
Students pursuing the multimedia design and development focus area must complete three credits of EPSY-designated coursework at the 5xxx-level or higher (these must be learning and cognition or adult education courses). Students in the K-12 technology integration and online distance learning focus areas must complete CI 5155.
CI 5155 - Contemporary Approaches to Curriculum: Instruction and Assessment
(3.0 cr)
Electives (4-6 credits)
Students in the multimedia design and development and online distance learning focus areas must complete six credits of coursework related to technology use or education (course selection must be approved by adviser). Students in the K-12 technology integration focus area must complete four credits of coursework.
Focus Area Coursework
Students must complete at least 12 credits of coursework corresponding to one of the three focus areas in the following list:
Multimedia design and development focus area (12 credits)
CI 5362 - Foundations of Interactive Design for Web-based Learning
(3.0 cr)
CI 5363 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
CI 5336 - Planning for Multimedia Design and Development
(3.0 cr)
CI 5367 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
Mathematics Education
The M.Ed./professional studies program in mathematics education is designed for experienced mathematics teachers who want to acquire advanced knowledge and leadership skills in the field of mathematics education.
The program is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate individual needs. With guidance from faculty advisers, students complete at least 30 semester credits of work in three areas: a core academic program in education, coursework specific to the area of mathematics education, and elective coursework that allows students to choose additional courses within or outside the College of Education and Human Development. Requirements also include a school-based project examining a problem, issue, or topic identified by the student.
Electives
Minimum of 10 credits. Students choose electives from math-designated coursework; a MTHE-designated course may be included.
After completing CI 5177 and a majority of the required and elective coursework, students independently complete MTHE 5993 under guidance of the faculty adviser.
Science Education
The M.Ed./professional studies program in science education is designed for experienced science teachers who want to acquire advanced knowledge and leadership skills in the field of science education.
The program is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate individual needs. With guidance from faculty advisers, students complete at least 30 semester credits of work in three areas: a core academic program in education, courses specific to the area of science education, and elective courses. Requirements also include a school-based project examining a problem, issue, or topic identified by the student
Science Electives
Minimum of 9 credits.
With few exceptions, electives are selected from the following areas: science; the history, philosophy, or sociology of science; or courses relating to science and society.
After completing a majority of the required and elective courses, students independently complete CI 5186 under the faculty adviser's guidance. It is recommended that CI 5186 be the last course in the program.
Social Studies
ALERT: Admission to this sub-plan has been suspended. Please contact Student Services with all questions. 612-625-3339 or cehdinfo@umn.edu.
The M.Ed./professional studies program in social studies education is designed for experienced social studies teachers who want to acquire advanced knowledge and leadership skills in the field of social studies education.
This graduate-level, practitioner-based program is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate individual needs. With guidance from faculty advisers, students complete at least 30 semester credits of work in three areas: a core academic program in education, coursework specific to the area of social studies education, and elective coursework that allows students to choose additional courses within or outside the College of Education and Human Development. Requirements also include a school-based project examining a problem, issue, or topic identified by the student.
Core Requirements
Take 10 - 12 credit(s) from the following:
·
CI 5155 - Contemporary Approaches to Curriculum: Instruction and Assessment
(3.0 cr)
·
CI 5177 - Practical Research
(1.0-3.0 cr)
·
CI 5186 - School-Related Projects
(1.0-4.0 cr)
·
CI 5351 - Technology Tools for Educators
(3.0 cr)
or
Alternate courses approved by faculty adviser.
Social Studies Education Requirements (6 credits)
CI 5761 {Inactive}
(3.0 cr)
CI 5762 - Developing Civic Discourse in the Social Studies
(3.0 cr)
Social Studies Electives
Minimum of 12 credits.
Adviser approved electives are selected from graduate-level courses (5xxx and above) at the University of Minnesota. Students must complete at least one course in one of the following disciplines: anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology, sociology, or a social science-related discipline.
After completing CI 5177 and a majority of the required and elective coursework, students independently complete CI 5186.
Second Languages and Cultures
The M.Ed./professional studies program in second languages and cultures education (SLC) is designed for experienced second language teachers who want to acquire advanced knowledge of research, best practices, and effective policies in the field of second languages and cultures education.
The SLC program addresses the needs and interests of second language educators in a variety of teaching contexts, including world languages, English as a second/foreign language (ESL/EFL), bilingual, and immersion settings. While the program emphasizes instructional issues related to K-12 education, it is also relevant to teachers working with university-level or adult learners.
The program is flexible and can be tailored to accommodate individual needs. With guidance from faculty advisers, students complete at least 30 semester credits of work in three areas: 1) core academic coursework in education, 2) coursework specific to the area of second languages and cultures education, and 3) elective coursework that allows students to choose additional courses within or outside CEHD related to their interests.
Three M.Ed. options are offered. Option 1 requires a final project. Option 2 combines the M.Ed. with the certificate program in dual language and immersion education and requires a final project. Option 3 combines the M.Ed. with the certificate program in advanced practices in second language teaching and does not require a final project.
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